Transportation Services

The Daytona Beach area is very accessible whether you are traveling in your own personal vehicle or prefer to use available transportation. This section includes information on vehicle rentals and public transportation.

Volusia County's Public Transit System (VOTRAN)VOTRAN
Phone: (386) 756-7496
Regular Service: Regular bus service throughout Volusia County is available from VOTRAN.
Hours of Operation: Varies, contact the office for current schedule
Cost: 60 cents for passengers with disabilities, $1.25 for companion
Accessibility: Equipped with wheelchair lifts or ramp and seating, and able to accommodate electric wheelchairs and scooters.

VOTRAN GoldPara-Transit Service: VOTRAN's Gold Service is available to persons who, because of physical or mental disability or age, are unable to transport themselves and cannot use fixed-route bus service. Assisting devices such as wheelchair lifts and lowered steps for easy boarding access meet requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act. The VOTRAN public transportation system offers door-to-door para-transit service for disabled persons who are unable to use the regular bus service. Reservations must be made at least one day in advance. VOTRAN provides complimentary para-transit service to ADA eligible individuals who travel to Volusia County. If these individuals have been certified as "ADA Para-transit eligible" by a public entity, that certification will be honored for up to 21 days. If they have not been certified as eligible by another public entity but claim they are ADA Para-transit eligible, they are entitled to "presumptive eligibility" for up to 21 days. If service is needed beyond this period, individuals will be required to apply for eligibility in the area they are visiting.

Scheduling VOTRAN GoldPara-Transit Service
Qualified persons or their personal care attendants must request transportation at least one day in advance of travel. Reservations can be made no more than 7 days in advance. When calling the Gold Service reservations office, please remember to make reservations for personal care attendants or companions desiring transportation and advise of any special assistance services needed.

Van and Vehicle Rentals with Hand Controls

All of these companies listed have hand controls for their vehicles. There is no charge for this, but all require some advanced notice. None have conversion vans for electric wheelchairs. Note: 24-hour notice is required for hand controls.